Epson Stylus Pro 9900 User Manual

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3. For the Pro 9900, adjust the basket based on your print size.
23.4×33.1 inches (A1) or smaller 
Larger than 23.4 × 33.1 inches (A1)Note: If printouts on 
matte paper have 
banding, pull the paper 
guides forward.
 

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Storing the Paper Basket
If you are not using the paper basket, you can fold it out of the way.
1. For the Pro 9900, raise the back of the basket.
2. Raise the paper guides, then adjust the tabs and raise the front of the 
basket. Lower the paper guides.
 

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Optimizing the Settings for Your Paper
When you choose a media type in your Epson printer software, the driver 
automatically determines the best settings for your paper. However, you may 
want to fine-tune how the printer handles various media—especially if you 
use non-Epson paper or a paper not supported by the driver. Use the paper 
configuration settings described below. 
You can create a special configuration, or group of settings, for each paper 
type (up to...

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8. Examine the printed pattern for the most evenly overlapping lines. 
Choose the number with the most even lines. In the example shown 
above, the lines under number 4 are the most even. 
After printing the pattern, 
THICKNESS NUMBER is highlighted. 
9. Press u or d to select the number that you noted in step 8, then press 
OK.
10. Press l, then d to select any of the menu options shown below. Make 
adjustments as needed, and press 
OK to save each setting. Then...

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Printing Your Paper Configurations
You can print a list showing the settings for all your paper configurations. 
This makes it easy to select the configuration you want for a particular type 
of paper.
1. Press r 
Menu, then press d to highlight TEST PRINT. Press r again.
2. Press d to select 
CUSTOM PAPER, then press r.
3. Press OK to print your custom paper configurations.
Selecting Paper Configurations
Once you have created a paper configuration, you can select it...

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Your Epson Stylus Pro 7900 or Pro 9900 comes with drivers and utilities 
that let you print and manage print jobs. For the best black and white 
photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White 
Photo mode. 
ICC profiles for ColorSync
® are included, so you can use color management 
features in Adobe® Photoshop® or other applications, or in the driver itself. A 
color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor 
will give you the most accurate colors and...

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Sizing Images for Borderless Printing on Roll 
Paper
For true borderless printing on roll paper, you can select a Paper Size setting 
with an 
Auto Expand or Retain Size option, or create a custom paper size, 
as described on page 106. Your image may be clipped on the left and right 
edges, but you can minimize clipping by sizing your image according to the 
paper width and by adjusting the length by adding 0.1 inch (2.54 mm) to it. 
Paper sizes with the...

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Printing With Mac OS X 10.5
If you’re using Mac OS X 10.5, follow the instructions below. If you’re using 
Mac OS X 10. 4, see page 106.
Choosing Page Setup and Basic Print Options
You can choose from several options for printing on cut sheets or roll paper. 
You can also select the orientation of your image and the paper size. For 
printing on roll media, creating a custom page size is recommended to make 
the best use of your paper.
Note the following...

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3. Choose your printer from the Printer menu.
4. Click the 
Paper Size drop-down menu.
If you’re printing on a cut sheet, choose the size of the paper you are 
using and one of the options listed below. Then continue with 
step 6.
If you’re using roll paper, Epson recommends that you create a 
custom paper size to make the best use of your paper. See step 5 for 
instructions. 
Note: If you need more 
information about print 
options, click the 
?...